Here was the exchange between the media and Calvin Johnson earlier today regarding him playing with injured fingers last season: Q: Can you explain what happened with your fingers last year? A: “Had a couple things here and there, you know, pretty much getting them back straight, trying to straighten them things out.” Q: Were … Continue Reading →
I was somewhat amused when I read that defensive end Willie Young wasn’t bitter about his one-year, $1.5 million contract. Bitter? That $1.5 million amounts to $136,363.64 per tackle based on his 11-tackle effort last season. He should have praised Jesus the Lions didn’t offer him the veteran minimum. But here’s the other reason Young … Continue Reading →
Here, by position, are the 30 draft-eligible prospects that took official visits with the Lions. Offensive linemen (6): Eric Fisher, Travis Frederick, Vinston Painter, LaAdrian Waddle, Chance Warmack, Brian Winters. Receivers (4): Tavon Austin, Justin Hunter, Cordarrelle Patterson, Robert Woods. Tight ends (3): Michael Williams, Dion Sims, Travis Kelce. Running backs (5): Mike Cox, Onterio … Continue Reading →
There was a lot of chatter and consternation during the league meetings over the implementation of a rule prohibiting running backs from striking a defender with the crown of their helmet. To which Curtis Modkins on Wednesday said, no big deal. “To be very honest, I don’t think it changes much at all,” said the … Continue Reading →
A couple of weeks ago I wrote about how the Lions are reshuffling the offensive line and that right now they weren’t quite sure where to slot Reiff. He will be a starter, but until they see how the draft and free agency turn out, they weren’t sure if he’d best serve at right guard … Continue Reading →
Does anyone really think that the Lions should make a play for Brian Urlacher? The guy was one of the best middle linebackers to play the game. Lord knows he did enough damage to the Lions over the years (165 tackles, 14 for loss, seven sacks in 22 games). But that was then. Urlacher will … Continue Reading →
Adam Schefter reported late last night the Lions were among the top contenders to sign free agent safety Dashon Goldson. Nice. Except, how would they do that? As of last night, their cap space was hovering under $6 million and Goldson will command a contract starting probably no less than $8 million. Certainly Martin Mayhew … Continue Reading →
I chuckled when I read what Louis Delmas told Free Press’ Dave Birkett today. It was classic Delmas — funny, pointed, but in the end, sort of off the point. He compared himself to a jilted lover, telling Birkett: “I almost feel like a girlfriend waiting at home that’s got a boyfriend that’s cheating on … Continue Reading →
While Martin Mayhew, Tom Lewand and Jim Schwartz have been tight-lipped about their preferred targets in free agency, it’s pretty clear who some of the players are campaigning for — running back Reggie Bush. Quarterback Matthew Stafford is following him on Twitter, though he hasn’t mounted a recruiting campaign just yet, and Nate Burleson made … Continue Reading →
With Kyle Vanden Bosch gone, with Louis Delmas, Corey Williams and Cliff Avril on the free agent market, the Lions are suddenly lacking in veteran leadership on the defensive side of the ball. “We may need to bring in some guys who have those (leadership) qualities,” coach Jim Schwartz said last week. Toward that end, … Continue Reading →